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Orthopedics is the branch of medicine that focuses on diseases and injuries of your body’s musculoskeletal system. This complex system includes your bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves and allows you to move, work, and be active to perform normal life activities.
A doctor that practices orthopedics is known as an orthopedist. Orthopedists treat fractures, strained muscles, as well as torn ligaments and tendons. Congenital skeletal deformities and degenerative diseases such as osteoarthritis are also treated by orthopedists.
Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and non-surgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, tumors, infections, and congenital disorders.
An orthopaedic surgeon is specialized in managing the special problems of the musculoskeletal system. This involves:
• Diagnosis of your injury or disorder
• Treatment with medication, exercise, surgery or other treatment plans
• Rehabilitation by recommending exercises or physical therapy to restore movement, strength and function
• Prevention with information and treatment plans to prevent injury or slow the progression of diseases
While orthopaedic surgeons are familiar with all aspects of the musculoskeletal system, many orthopedists specialize in certain areas, such as the foot and ankle, spine, hip or knee. They may also choose to focus on specific fields like pediatrics, trauma or sports medicine. Some orthopaedic surgeons may specialize in several areas.
Orthopedic surgeons treat many musculoskeletal conditions without surgery, by using medication, exercise and other rehabilitative or alternative therapies. For most orthopedic diseases and injuries, there is more than one form of treatment. If necessary, he/she may also recommend surgery if you do not respond to other treatments.
The information provided in this article is for informational purposes only. It is not to be construed as medical care or medical advice and is not a replacement for medical care given by your physicians or trained medical personnel.
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